Amongst the numerous aerobatic teams throughout the world today, one especially stands out: the Flight Demonstration Team of the US NAVY, the BLUE ANGELS. Founded back in 1946, the BLUES are definitely amongst the Top Ten of aerobatic teams flying in the world today. The BLUES make full use of the outstanding capabilities of their Boeing F/A-18A Hornet aircraft – as demonstrated in their spectacular displays. In the United States, the BLUE ANGELS have a reputation that is legendary and is matched only by the FRECCE TRICOLRI of Italy. In regards to their flying skills and choreography, the BLUES ultimately prove that they deserve their hard earned reputation – few other teams put on such an breath taking show – either on the ground or in the air. Unfortunately, the BLUE ANGELS seldom perform outside the North American continent – there are only very few occasions when one can see them outside the US or Canada – Another reason why we should have a closer look at the BLUES.
The BLUE ANGLES display basically consists of two parts: on one hand, a display of the team itself with its F/A-18A Hornets, on the other hand, a short but very impressive performance by the BLUES transport aircraft, affectionately known as FAT ALBERT. Hence, they are the only team in the world where their transport aircraft actually plays an active role during the show itself. This Hercules is flown exclusively by members ...... go to the report
Blue Angels - the Team
United States Navy
Blue Angels - Fat Albert
United States Marine Corps
Based on an initiative of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, a demonstration team of the US NAVY was formed at the end of World War II for the sole purpose of carrying out public relations work for ...... go to the report
Blue Angels - Solo Displays
United States Navy
The entire display of the BLUE ANGELS is very dynamic – formation passes and demonstrations of the two solos alternately keep the audiences captivated with non-stop action during their well planned show. While either the formation or the solos prepare for their next manoeuvre far away from the crowd, the other part of the team attracts the attention of the spectators. One has to be very careful if you do not want to be ...... go to the report
Blue Angels - Formations
United States Navy
A display of the BLUES starts on the ground. Every movement is carried out according to an accurately defined schedule. Presentation of the team, entering the cockpit, starting the engines ...... go to the report
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